Can you see the difference between 7 & 8 foot rockers? :)

[Query]

I was under the impression that the Gold Star also changed the rocker in the tail - i.e., that MK and JW use "secondary rocker" differently. I believe what you and JW call secondary rocker is what others call "spin rocker".

Are you sure the Gold Star does not alter the rocker in the tail too?

What do they mean by the "complexity" of the "secondary rocker" on the Gold Star being somehow different than other blades?

I'm going to ask the question on their Facebook page too, but they may not respond.

[Nate]

I was under the impression that the Gold Star also changed the rocker in the tail - i.e., that MK and JW use "secondary rocker" differently. I believe what you and JW call secondary rocker is what others call "spin rocker".

Are you sure the Gold Star does not alter the rocker in the tail too?

What do they mean by the "complexity" of the "secondary rocker" on the Gold Star being somehow different than other blades?

I'm going to ask the question on their Facebook page too, but they may not respond.

I cannot find a specific number for the secondary radius on the Gold Star, but form cursory view it looks like a Gold Seal with a 7' main radius than anything else.

It's possible that it has two a similar setup to the CorAce/Pattern up there, but the transition point off the Main Radius is only slightly further back than the MK Pro/Gold Seal.  So, the overall rocker profile will feel slightly more aggressive (more curved, practically speaking) than an MK Pro, but not to the extent of something like the MK Phantom - which has a more aggressive transition point from 7' to 17".

By "aggressive" that, I mean the main glide rocker radius transitions to a smaller secondary radius further back, which would make the blade feel more aggressively curved than otherwise.

The Phantom has a 8' section under the heel/at the tail (IIRC), but I honestly think this is more to balance out the profile so that it isn't a death trap (slipping off the tail of the blade) due to how aggressive the rocker profile is otherwise.  Even if they did this on the Gold Star, it would have no impact on how the blade performs - the same way adding side airbags to a car doesn't affect how it drives.

I honestly don't think the Gold Star is going to be significantly different from a Gold Seal up there.  The major difference will be in how aggressive the rocker profile is.  IMO, 7' Blades are harder to skate on.  They require more control, core strength and stability, etc. because of how maneuverable they are.